ANAHEIM >> The Ducks are in a battle with Calgary and Edmonton for positioning among the three automatic playoff spots that will come out of the Pacific Division. They’re also trying to keep first-place San Jose somewhere within their viewfinder.

And with just 13 games left in the regular season, it means that each one takes on an increased amount of significance. Ryan Getzlaf and Corey Perry seem to be raising their games to meet that.

They struck for three points each Sunday in the Ducks’ 5-2 win over Washington, and their outburst continues a recent uptick for the longtime stars.

Getzlaf, in particular, has surged over an extended period. In his last 13 games, Getzlaf has five goals and 12 assists. A 60-point season – or even a 70-point year – doesn’t seem as far-fetched now.

“I definitely feel like it’s time to turn it up and play a little bit better,” Getzlaf said. “Trying to work on those things throughout the season and get better as we go along.”

Perry’s goal-scoring issues have been well-chronicled, and the lengthy runs he’s had in the past have been nonexistent this season. But the winger scored twice Sunday and has three goals in his last three games.

A more consistent Perry in the offensive end would be an encouraging sign for the Ducks in their push for a playoff spot they expect to secure.

“It’s big for our group when we see him doing his thing out there and playing the way he is,” Getzlaf said. “It’s the right time of year and it’s a good feeling to have. Makes our team very dangerous out there.”

And the winger himself is experiencing a surge of confidence.

“The chances have been coming,” Perry said. “Pucks are starting to follow me around. It’s all about going to get it. Moving my feet and playing my game.”

Slump snapped

Ryan Kesler broke out of an offensive funk with a big game against Washington, scoring his 20th goal and getting three points to reach 50 for the fifth time in his career. Until he scored off a pass from Jakob Silfverberg in the third period, Kesler had gone 11 games without a goal. He also had only three assists over that span.

“Obviously there’s times where you think you should score,” he said. “Especially my line, we’ve been pushing for a while here. And we hadn’t had the puck luck.

“It’s nice. Our line needed that one. Obviously we started strong and we slowed down a bit but I think that’s a big goal for our line.”

Kesler also reached the 20-goal mark for the ninth time his career. He’s done it in all three seasons with the Ducks.

“It’s obviously a milestone,” Kesler said. “Individually, I think all of us in here are going for a bigger prize than that. Saying that, team success helps individual success. You got to thank the people around you for that.”

Busier Bernier

After stopping 25 shots on Sunday, goalie Jonathan Bernier was selected as a second star in the NHL’s weekly top player honors. Bernier went 3-0-0 last week, posting a 1.62 goals-against average and .948 save percentage.

Bernier had a 43-save shutout of Chicago on Thursday and could keep the net for the foreseeable future if John Gibson continues to battle lower-body injury issues. Gibson played Friday in St. Louis but Ducks coach Randy Carlyle said he learned Saturday his goalie would not be able to play against the Capitals.

“Goaltending in the league is based upon everybody wants to have two that they can rely on,” Carlyle said. “And we have two that we can rely on. He’s just further deepened our trust in what he brings to the game night in and night out.

“He’s a professional. Not a real flashy guy but he comes in and he works. And he’s a great teammate.”

Mr. 400

Carlyle got his 400th NHL coaching victory Sunday, joining 35 others who have reached that milestone. He has 309 of them with the Ducks, where each win adds to his franchise-best total.

“I didn’t really recognize it until the other night,” Carlyle said. “It’s always nice but it’s a team accomplishment. I’m just very fortunate to be able to work that long in the league and to have coached some great players and good teams along the way.”